Motion design for a social transit app

I consider this as the first concept I would present, and a base on which further develop. I believe it's best to start with a design that is perhaps a bit over the line and polish and streamline it instead of trying to infuse life in a soul-less one. After all, Frankenstein won no beauty contest.

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I also inserted them in a raw screen mock-up to make sure they are enjoyable in smaller size too without the need of producing two versions.